English 1 Vocab #1 Flashcards

Vocab

1
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morally unrestrained(syn,ant)

A

Licentious
syn:immoral;lewd
ant:chaste,pure

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2
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a coin collector(none)

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numismatist

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3
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a scarcity,lack(syn,ant)

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paucity
syn:insufficienty
ant:abundance

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4
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believing that all events in life are inevitable and deteremind by fate.(none)

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fatalistic

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5
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to force oneself into a situation uninvited.(syn,ant)

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Obtrude
syn:impose;meditative
ant:silly;inspired

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6
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uninterested;listless(syn,ant)

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Lackadaisical
syn:spirtless;apathetic;languid
ant:enthusiastic;inspired

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7
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dreamily thoughtful(syn,ant)

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Pensive
syn:reflective;meditative
ant:silly;frivolous

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8
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to turn away feelings or affections(syn,ant)

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alienate
syn:estrange,set against
ant:endear,unite

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9
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in high spirits; exultantly proud and joyful.(syn,ant)

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elated
syn:overjoyed
ant:depressed

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10
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a witty saying expressing a single thought or observation(syn)

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epigram
syn:aphorism

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